[in terms of] {prep.} 1. In the matter of; on the subject of;especially about; about. He spoke about books in terms of theirpublication. What have you done in terms affixing the house? The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms ofmoney, they ate $20 worth. 2. As to the amount … Читать далее
[well and good] {adj. phr.} Good; satisfactory. If my daughterfinishes high school, I will call that well and good. — Often usedwithout a verb to show agreement or understanding. Well and good; Iwill come to your house tomorrow. Compare: ALL RIGHT, ALL VERY WELL, VERY WELL.
[zero in on] {v.} 1. To adjust a gun so that it will exactly hit ; aim at. Big guns were zeroed in on the enemy fort. American missiles have been zeroed in on certain targets, to be firedif necessary. 2. {slang} To give your full attention to. TheSenate zeroed in on the Latin-American problems. … Читать далее
[butterflies in one’s stomach] {n. phr.} A queer feeling in the stomach caused by nervous fear or uncertainty; a feeling of fear or anxiety in the stomach. When Bob walked into the factory office to ask for a job, he had butterflies in his stomach.
Идиома: in cold blood Перевод: безжалостно, хладнокровно, жестоко Пример: The family was murdered in cold blood by the criminal gang. Семья была безжалостно убита этой преступной группировкой.
[cut short] {v.} To stop or interrupt suddenly; end suddenly or too soon. Rain cut short the ball game. An auto accident cut short the man’s life. When Dick began to tell about his summer vacation the teacher cut him short, saying «Tell us about that another time».
[show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face.
Идиома: make a clean breast of (something) Перевод: признаться в чем-либо содеянном, признать свою вину Пример: The woman made a clean breast of things and tried to start over. Женщина во всем призналась, и решила начать все сначала. The man went to the police and made a clean breast of his crime. Мужчина пришел в … Читать далее
[clamp down] {v.}, {informal} To put on strict controls; enforce rules or laws. After the explosion, police clamped down and let no more visitors inside the monument. The school clamped down on smoking. When the crowds became bigger and wilder, the police clamped down on them and made everyone go home.
Идиома: take pity (on someone or something) Перевод: жалеть кого-либо или что-либо Пример: I took pity on the man who was begging and I gave him some money. Мне стало жалко человека, который попрошайничал, и я дал ему немного денег.
Идиома: keep up with the Joneses Перевод: жить как все, жить не хуже других; равняться на соседей Пример: Bryan always worries about keeping up with Joneses and he is always frustrated. Брайан всегда беспокоиться о том, чтобы не отставать от соседей, и он всегда расстраивается.
[buckle down] or [knuckle down] {v.} To give complete attention ; attend. They chatted idly for a few moments then each buckled down to work. Jim was fooling instead of studying; so his father told him to buckle down.
[play fair] {v. phr.} To do what is right to others; act in a fairand truthful way. The boys like the principal because he alwaysplays fair. Mary would not date any other boys while Jim, herfavorite boyfriend, was away; she said that would not be playingfair.
[dead duck] {n.}, {slang} A person or thing in a hopeless situation or condition; one to whom something bad is sure to happen. When the pianist broke her arm, she was a dead duck.
[mark down] {v. phr.} 1. To lower the price. The departmentstore marked down their prices on women’s sandals. 2. To give a poorgrade to a student. Peter was marked down for his numerous spellingerrors. 3. To make a written note of something. Here is my phonenumber; mark it down.
Идиома: chop-chop / Chop chop! Идиома: chop-chop / Chop chop! разг. Перевод: быстро, незамедлительно Пример: Chop-chop! We have very little time left. Поторопитесь! У нас осталось очень мало времени.
[butt in] {v.}, {slang} To join in with what other people are doing without asking or being asked; interfere in other people’s business; meddle. Mary was explaining to Jane how to knit a sweater when Barbara butted in. Often used with «on». John butted in on Bill and Tom’s fight, and got hurt. Compare: HORN … Читать далее
[with child] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Going to have a baby;pregnant. The angel told Mary she was with child. Compare: IN AFAMILY WAY or IN THE FAMILY WAY.
[double-talk] {n.} 1. Something said that is worded, either on purpose or by accident, so that it may be understood in two or more different ways. The politician avoided the question with double-talk. 2. Something said that does not make sense; mixed up talk or writing; nonsense. The man’s explanation of the new tax bill … Читать далее
[bad mouth ] {v.}, {slang} To say uncomplimentary or libelous things about someone; deliberately to damage another’s reputation. It’s not nice to had mouth people.
[slap one’s wrist] {v. phr.} To receive a light punishment. Shecould have been fired for contradicting the company president inpublic, but all she got was a slap on the wrist.
Идиома: off-the-clock Перевод: сверхурочно, и, как правило, без доплаты Пример: She often has to work off-the-clock. Ей часто приходится работать дополнительное неоплачиваемое время.
[tack on] {v. phr.} To append; add. We were about to sign thecontract when we discovered that the lawyer had tacked on a codicilthat was not acceptable to us.
[in print] {adj. phr.} Obtainable in printed form from a printer orpublisher; printed. The author has finished writing his book but itis not yet in print. The story of the students’ trip to Washingtonappeared in print in the newspaper. It is a very old book and nolonger in print. Contrast: OUT OF PRINT.
[eye-filling] {adj.}, {literary} Attractive to the eye; beautiful;especially grand; splendid; majestic. The mountains inthe distance were an eye-filling sight.
[for as much as] {conj.}, {formal} Because; since. For as muchas the senator is eighty years old, we feel he should not run forreelection. Syn.: INASMUCH AS.
[rough it] {v. phr.} To live like primitive people; live withlittle of the comfort and equipment of civilization. Scouts like torough it in the woods on weekend hikes.
[get one’s teeth into] or [sink one’s teeth into] {v. phr.},{informal} To have something real or solid to think about; go to workon seriously; struggle with. After dinner, John got his teeth intothe algebra lesson. Frank chose a subject for his report that hecould sink his teeth into.
[hairdo] {n.} Style or manner of arranging, combing, or wearingone’s hair. «How do you like my new hairdo?» Jane asked, as sheleft the beauty parlor.
Идиома: grasp at straws Перевод: хвататься за соломинку; пытаться сделать что-либо с маленьким шансом, надеждой на успех Пример: The man is grasping at straws with his weak excuse for his bad behavior. Его отговорка на свое плохое поведение звучит очень неубедительно.
[needle in a haystack] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something that will bevery hard to find. «I lost my class ring somewhere in the frontyard,» said June. Jim answered, «Too bad. That will be like finding aneedle in a haystack.»
Идиома: as far as something goes Идиома: as far as something goes разг. Перевод: что касается (чего-либо), что до (чего-либо) Пример: As far as what he said goes, we’ll deal with it later. Что касается того, что он сказал, то мы займемся этим позже.
[not have the heart to] {v. phr.} To not be insensitive or cruel. My boss did not have the heart to lay off two pregnant women whenthey most needed their jobs.
[blurt out] {v. phr.} To suddenly say something even if one was not planning to do so, or if it was not expected of them. «My brother Bob is in jail,» Tony blurted out, before anybody could stop him.
[on an average] or [on the average] {adv. phr.} In most cases;usually. On an average Dan’s mother has to ask him three timesbefore he helps with the dishes. On the average, Mr. Blank tradesin his car for a new one every three years.
Somebody up there loves Hates me [somebody up there loves Hates me] {slang} An expression intimatingthat an unseen power in heaven, such as God, has been favorable orunfavorable to the one making the exclamation. Look at all themoney I won! I say somebody up there sure loves me! Look at allthe money I’ve lost! I … Читать далее
[open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS.
[see how the land lies] {v. phr.}, {informal} To reconnoiter;investigate. Before going there in person to ask for a job, you hadbetter see how the land lies and who does what. Compare: CASE THEJOINT.
[in with] {prep.} In friendship, favor, or closeness with; in thetrust or liking of. We trusted on Byrd’s being in with the mayor, not knowing that the mayor no longer liked him. It took the newfamily some time to get in with their neighbors.
[wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve] also [pin one’s heart on one’ssleeve] {v. phr.} To show your feelings openly; show everyone how youfeel; not hide your feelings. She wears her heart on her sleeve. It’s easy to see if she is sad or happy. Sometimes it is betternot to pin your heart on your sleeve. … Читать далее
Идиома: step / tread on someone’s toes Перевод: задевать чьи-либо чувства, обижать кого-либо, наступать на больную мозоль Пример: The man is careful that he does not step on anybody’s toes at his company. Этот мужчина очень внимателен, чтобы не обидеть кого-либо в своей компании.
Идиома: back and forth Перевод: взад-вперед, туда-сюда Пример: The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision. Спор все продолжался, пока судья не вынес решения.
[by hook or by crook] {adv. phr.} By honest ways or dishonest in any way necessary. The wolf tried to get the little pigs by hook or by crook. The team was determined to win that last game by hook or by crook, and three players were put out of the game for fouling.
Идиома: make a fool out of someone Перевод: выставлять себя на посмешище, выглядеть дураком Пример: The secretary made a fool out of her boss when she argued with him at the meeting. Секретарь выставила своего начальника дураком, когда повздорила с ним на собрании.
[at any rate] {adv. phr.} In any case; anyhow. It isn’t much of a car, but at any rate it was not expensive. Compare: AT LEAST, IN ANY CASE.
[wait at table] or [wait on table] or [wait table] {v. phr.} Toserve food. Mrs. Lake had to teach her new maid to wait on tableproperly. The girls earn spending money by waiting at table in theschool dining rooms.
Идиома: catch (on) fire Перевод: загореться, вспыхнуть, воспламениться Пример: We were very careful that the wooden house would not catch fire. Мы были очень осторожны, чтобы деревянный дом не загорелся.
[tag end] or [tail end] {n.}, {informal} The end, farthest to therear, last in line, nearest the bottom, or least important. Johnwas at the tail end of his class. Mary’s part in the play came atthe tag end, and she got bored waiting. Bill waited at thecrossing for the tag end of a freight to … Читать далее
[catch one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath. Compare: TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. After running to the bus stop, we sat down to catch our breath. 2b. … Читать далее
Идиома: play into someone’s hand(s) Перевод: сыграть кому-либо на руку; неосознанно сделать что-либо, что идет на пользу кому-то еще Пример: By accepting a ride in Paul’s car, you played right into his hands. Согласившись на то, чтобы Пол подвез тебя на своей машине, ты только сыграл ему на руку.